Baked Polenta Recipe

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Baked Polenta
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  2. Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in the boiling hot water for 30 minutes and then remove them.
  3. Roughly chop them and set them aside.
  4. In a small skillet, heat the 1/4 cup olive oil on medium heat.
  5. Add the garlic slices and fry until lightly golden, about 2 to3 minutes.
  6. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
  7. Oil an 8- by 12-inch baking dish with 1 tbsp. oil.
  8. Bring the stock to a boil in a large pot on high heat.
  9. Season the stock with the 1 1/2 tsp. salt.
  10. Add the polenta into the boiling stock in a slow, steady stream, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
  11. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
  12. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, fried garlic, Gorgonzola, 1/2 the basil and the asiago cheese.
  13. Scrape the polenta into the oiled baking dish, cover it with foil, and put it into the oven.
  14. After 20 minutes, sprinkle the top with grated mozzarella cheese.
  15. Continue baking the polenta 20 minutes longer or until the cheese has melted on top.
  16. For a more caramelized top you can broil the baked polenta for 30 seconds.
  17. Serve, sprinkled with the remaining basil on top.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 342.26 Kcal (1433 kJ)
Calories from fat 183.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.39g 31%
Cholesterol 22.5mg 7%
Sodium 1986.3mg 83%
Potassium 432.91mg 9%
Total Carbs 23.11g 8%
Sugars 2.11g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.53g 10%
Protein 14.68g 29%
Vitamin C 18mg 30%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 43%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 434.4mg 43%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 81.2 Kcal (340 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.84g 31%
Cholesterol 5.34mg 7%
Sodium 471.23mg 83%
Potassium 102.71mg 9%
Total Carbs 5.48g 8%
Sugars 0.5g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 10%
Protein 3.48g 29%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 30%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 43%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 103.1mg 43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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